Just over a year ago, you'll remember Ars reporting that our beloved Nova Launcher was on "life support" due to a previous buyout from Branch Metrics, a company that collects user analytics and sells ...

You just got your shiny new Android phone, sign into your Google account, and suddenly every part of your life is synced, tracked, and nudged by recommendations you never asked for. It's convenient, ...

It can be hard to let go of legends, but that's what many Android users are facing this month, as news of Nova Launcher — which has often been heralded as one of the best third-party Android launchers ...

There are a few apps I must install on any new Android phone. Without them, using my handset would be quite challenging. These include the usual suspects like shopping and banking apps, browsers, AI ...

Many regard Nova Launcher as one of the best app launchers for Android phones. Period. Recently, the app has faced a series of troubles. In 2022, the launcher was purchased by analytics company Branch ...

The developers behind Nova Launcher consistently release updates, ensuring that the app remains fresh with new features and bug fixes, making it a reliable choice for users who value customization and ...

After years as the Android customization go-to, things are seeming dire for Nova Launcher, and we might be saying our goodbyes to the iconic launcher that helped shape the Android platform. It was ...

Can't we fork an open source launcher that is close to Nova and add the finishing touches? I can donate time, tokens and Android skills, having fought with it since the Android uuh, Eclair, on the HTC ...